Mayme Hardie

Mayme Ann Hardie, age 78, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital due to natural causes. She was born March 9, 1947 to Tena and Iva Newby in Polson, MT where she grew up and attended High School.

On January 8, 1972, she married the love of her life, George Hardie, in Polson. She had two children from a previous marriage, Darrel and Nichole Andersen. The following year they became a family of five when Shawna was born. Her children were her whole world.

After attending beauty school, she had a small salon in downtown Missoula. She also owned Little Rascals Daycare for many years and was the best provider for so many kids that she loved dearly. George was a night manager at Super One Foods in Polson and was commuting back and forth so eventually, life brought her back to Polson for a short time and she also worked at the grocery store. Upon returning to Missoula, she managed Ole's gas station for many years and then decided to pursue her career at Parkside Credit Union, where she retired.

She enjoyed numerous different arts and crafts and had a very artistic, talented hand. She also loved gardening, sewing, fishing, puzzles and just spending time with her family and friends. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she was always there to take care of her family and friends. She never hesitated to help people in need.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, George Hardie, father Tena Newby, mother Iva Nunnally, stepfather Ray Nunnally and sister Iva Dean Newby McQueen.

Survivors include her children Darrel Andersen, Nichole Andersen, Shawna Leibbrandt (Christian), brother Nathan Nunnally (Wendy), sister Mary Jane (Steve), 3 grandchildren Tayler Andersen (Jessica), Dayne Felde (Shelby) and Jeorge Andersen, 2 great-grandchildren, Luka and Liliana, plus one more on the way! Also, many nieces, nephews and her best little four-legged buddy Brinley.

Memorial Services will be held at Garden City Funeral Home on Thursday, September 18th at 11:00am with a luncheon to follow. Please feel free to bring a favorite dish and your best story to tell, we know you have one!!